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SI4461-C2A-GM

SiLSI4461-C2A-GM

Silicon Labs
RF Transceiver +16/-116 dBm sub-GHz Transceiver
2,163 in stock

Overview

The SI4461-C2A-GM is a high-performance, low-current sub-GHz RF transceiver covering the 142 MHz to 1.05 GHz frequency range. It offers exceptional sensitivity of -129 dBm and output power up to +16 dBm, making it ideal for long-range wireless links while maintaining low power consumption.

Why Choose This Part

The transceiver provides a significant link budget via its high sensitivity and +16 dBm power output, supporting data rates up to 1 Mbps. Its low active current of 10-13 mA in receive and 43 mA in transmit at full power enables multi-year operation on small batteries.

Applications

Smart Metering
Used in automated gas, water, and electric meters for reliable data transmission over urban distances.
Home Automation
Ideal for security systems, garage door openers, and lighting control using sub-GHz frequencies for better building penetration.
Industrial Telemetry
Enables long-range wireless monitoring of sensors and equipment in harsh industrial environments.
Asset Tracking
Supports periodic location reporting for logistics and inventory management with minimal battery drain.

Key Specifications

GPIO 4
Type TxRx Only
Frequency 142MHz ~ 1.05GHz
Modulation 4GFSK, GFSK, GMSK, OOK
Sensitivity -129dBm
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 20-VFQFN Exposed Pad
Power - Output 16dBm
Data Rate (Max) 1Mbps
Voltage - Supply 1.8V ~ 3.6V
Serial Interfaces SPI
RF Family/Standard General ISM < 1GHz
Current - Receiving 10.9mA ~ 13.7mA
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC
Current - Transmitting 33.5mA ~ 43mA
Supplier Device Package 20-QFN (4x4)

Getting Started

Engineers can evaluate the device using the Silicon Labs WDS (Wireless Development Suite) for easy configuration of radio parameters. Connect the SI4461 to a host MCU via its SPI interface and utilize the four configurable GPIOs for interrupt-driven packet handling.

SI4461-C2A Family

Also available as: SI4461-C2A-GMR

Also Consider

SX1276 Semtech - Features LoRa spread spectrum technology for extreme long-range applications at the expense of lower data rates.
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